The wiki is self-hosted. It’s running as a container for security and inter-operability. Datas are stored externally on Raid5 storage and replicated on another location. A cold backup is scheduled to keep integrity.
Pros
The App is open-Source
Each documentation will have the same format
It'll be accessible easily anywhere in the world
Knowledge can be shared
Need (Excerpt Below)
Every project was documented on his own way. I wanted a way to unify this Knowledge base, search inside, co-editing and make it easily shareable.
Cons
I need to update and secure the app on my own
Interlink between DB and network need to be secure and well understood
Results
A web App available 24/7
Qualification & Production infrastructure under docker
Replication between both Infra + cold backup
Knowledge replicated on another geographical point
Multiple end-user to contribute to different topics
Some remote network are totally isolated from internal ressources. No VPN, low filter, minimal infrastructure. We needed automatic check going securely through Public internet.
I needed a book library centralized and always available. Online reader and download option must exist to use my favorite mobile reader or easily open the book in a new tab.